Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. A qualified appraisal is an appraisal that meets the requirements set forth by the Internal ...

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On December 19, 2025, the Staff of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued no-action relief that effectively reinstates (with a few modifications) an exemption from registration for ...

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) causes you to have muscle stiffness and spasms, often triggered by sudden noises or touch. You can use medications like muscle relaxants and anticonvulsants to relieve ...